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Kia ora neighbours. We're on the lookout for broccoli recipes! We will give away free copies of the October 2025 issue to readers whose broccoli recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite broccoli recipe to us, at: … View moreKia ora neighbours. We're on the lookout for broccoli recipes! We will give away free copies of the October 2025 issue to readers whose broccoli recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite broccoli recipe to us, at: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by August 15, 2025.
**🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥OUR CLOSING DOWN SALE IS IN FULL SWING
💲🏃💲NEW LOUNGE SUITES JUST ARRIVED AT CRAZY LOW PRICES
💲🏃💲FURNITURE REDUCED TO CLEAR
💲🏃💲HOMEWARES AND MORE ALL HALF PRICE
⚡🔥⚡🔥⚡GRAB MASSIVE SAVINGS ON FURNITURE, BEDS, MATTRESSES, AND MUCH … View more**🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥OUR CLOSING DOWN SALE IS IN FULL SWING
💲🏃💲NEW LOUNGE SUITES JUST ARRIVED AT CRAZY LOW PRICES
💲🏃💲FURNITURE REDUCED TO CLEAR
💲🏃💲HOMEWARES AND MORE ALL HALF PRICE
⚡🔥⚡🔥⚡GRAB MASSIVE SAVINGS ON FURNITURE, BEDS, MATTRESSES, AND MUCH MORE⚡🔥⚡🔥⚡
FURNITURE CLEARANCE CENTRE CLOSING DOWN SALE - 211 GREAT SOUTH RD TAKANINI - OPPOSITE KFC**
We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!
Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.
Food and household item recalls:
Woolworths brand 18% Fat Beef Mince
… View moreWe are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!
Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.
Food and household item recalls:
Woolworths brand 18% Fat Beef Mince
Hydr8 brand Spring Water 600ml x 24
Snack Switch brand Plant Protein Bars
Ecostore Ultra Sensitive Multi Purpose Cleaner 500ml
Various sunscreens sold online at Harvey Norman
Product Recalls: Infant care and clothing
Annabel Trends - Banana Teether
Villeroy & Boch Children’s Tumblers- sold at Ballantynes Christchurch
Jupiter 2-in-1 Baby High Chair & Swing. Recall updated July 2025. Originally published January 2025.
Portable Soothing Baby Rocker Bouncer Chair with Toy Bar. Recall updated July 2025. Originally published January 2025.
Product Recalls: Clothing
Ocean & Earth Youth & kids Ponchos (Various)
IG Embroidered Sherpa Bomber Jacket- sold at Postie
Product Recalls: Electronics
OMNI Desktop power module with USB-A and USB-C
Yamaha PA300C Power Adaptor for Digital Piano Products
Gadali Gas Deep Fat Fryer OT-72A 12KW
Product Recalls: Other
Kelsey Mug- sold at nood
DT SWISS ARC, ERC, CRC & HEC Wheel
DT SWISS ERC/CRC/HEC Wheel
Momentum Vida E+ Low-Step E-Bicycle- sold at Giant and Momentum dealers
Honda Outboard BF115, 135, 150 and 350
See past months recalls here. Stay safe, neighbours!
Does your home have a bright pink front door? Know a secret rainbow-coloured park bench? Is there art in your office that makes you smile every time you walk past it? If it's bright - we need to see it!
Bright Spots is back for a third year - a celebration of the crazy colourful places in … View moreDoes your home have a bright pink front door? Know a secret rainbow-coloured park bench? Is there art in your office that makes you smile every time you walk past it? If it's bright - we need to see it!
Bright Spots is back for a third year - a celebration of the crazy colourful places in our communities and homes. Share a pic today and you could win one of ten prize packages worth $500!
Need inspo? Check out the entries so far.
Some of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*
We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more … View moreSome of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*
We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more time enjoying who’s around the table.
And because life at Ryman means less home maintenance, you’ll have even more time for the things you love.
*Participating villages only, promotion terms and Clubcard terms and conditions apply.
That’s a wrap on nominations! 🗳️ Head over to our page to see the list of candidates
Candidate profiles will be available from 1 September so you can learn more about who’s standing and what they stand for — before voting opens on 9 September. ✅
Just watching Salvage Hunters, this guy Drew Pritchard goes around England getting old/antiques. Anyway he was in a shop and picked up what was claimed to be a NZ flag, it was Red back ground instead of Blue, with the Union Jack in the corner, but white stars and said it was from the WW1. Nowhere … View moreJust watching Salvage Hunters, this guy Drew Pritchard goes around England getting old/antiques. Anyway he was in a shop and picked up what was claimed to be a NZ flag, it was Red back ground instead of Blue, with the Union Jack in the corner, but white stars and said it was from the WW1. Nowhere can I find a red NZ flag. Can anyone enlighten me. Did NZ have a red flag??
Friday 15 & Saturday 16 August, 10am - 2pm.
Experience the award-winning lifestyle at a Ryman village.
Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the premium amenities on offer.
We look forward to seeing you.
G'day, Drury and surrounds!
I'm a semi-retired chap with too much pep in my step, ready to grow some cracking South African faves—BOERPAMOEN and GEM SQUASH, the heart of any proper braai or Sunday lunch. Picture me, trowel in hand, turning your backyard into a squash haven with a bit… View moreG'day, Drury and surrounds!
I'm a semi-retired chap with too much pep in my step, ready to grow some cracking South African faves—BOERPAMOEN and GEM SQUASH, the heart of any proper braai or Sunday lunch. Picture me, trowel in hand, turning your backyard into a squash haven with a bit of Mzansi flair. But I need YOUR help to make it happen!
WHAT I’M AFTER:
An UNUSED TUNNEL or greenhouse in Drury or nearby. A bit rundown? No stress, I’ll spruce it up like my old rugby boots.
WATER ACCESS, preferably rainwater tanks or a little stream I can pump from (who needs council water’s chlorine, right?). Summer rain’s as rare as a quiet All Blacks match, but if you’ve got tanks, I’m all in. I’LL COVER WATER COSTS.
Space for around 200 plants in containers to start, maybe ground planting could be a bonus saving me costs. Just enough to keep me out of the wife’s hair.
THE DEAL:
I do ALL THE WORK—planting, weeding, chasing pests. I’m fitter than half the blokes at the pub, so no worries there.
We can SHARE THE CROP (free squash for your braai, while I sell the rest with my mate Bruce the Juice at markets) or I’ll RENT THE TUNNEL for a fair price—your choice.
Bonus: I’ll keep your tunnel neater than my shed (and that’s saying something!).
WHY ME?
I’ve got 300 Cucurbita pepo and 150 Cucurbita maxima seeds itching to grow. Boerpamoen’s like a huge rugby ball you can eat, and Gem Squash which more cricket ball sized? Perfect stuffed with mince or drowned in butter. I’ll even share a recipe if you’re keen!
CONTACT:
Drop me a PRIVATE MESSAGE here on Neighbourly to chat tunnels, water, or just have a yarn about South African veg. Let’s make Drury the squash capital of Auckland!
Cheers,
Ossie, the Squash Oupa
The Red Cross team in Manukau has exciting news – our new first aid training venue at 15 Osterley Way is now open! The new venue offers two training rooms, a break-out space and a kitchenette if you bring your own lunch. It is also conveniently located next to dining options such as the Happy … View moreThe Red Cross team in Manukau has exciting news – our new first aid training venue at 15 Osterley Way is now open! The new venue offers two training rooms, a break-out space and a kitchenette if you bring your own lunch. It is also conveniently located next to dining options such as the Happy Together Café, and Westfield Plaza Manukau. If you have booked a course with us in Manukau already, please double check your confirmation to ensure you are attending the right venue.
Have you seen James Gunn's 'Superman' yet?
The new movie stars Krypto, Superman's capable and floofy sidekick. Following the movie release, online searches for dog adoption surged globally! Krypto is based on Gunn's own rescue dog, Ozu. The Neighbourly team is sure that … View moreHave you seen James Gunn's 'Superman' yet?
The new movie stars Krypto, Superman's capable and floofy sidekick. Following the movie release, online searches for dog adoption surged globally! Krypto is based on Gunn's own rescue dog, Ozu. The Neighbourly team is sure that Gunn is pleased that his own rescue pup may lead to more fluffy adoptions!
Looking to match with your own super pet? The SPCA is spotlighting animals waiting for their new and committed families.
We hope this news brings a smile!
Life gets busy—really busy. Between work, family, appointments, and a never-ending to-do list, it’s easy for things to pile up. Add fast fashion, online sales, and homewares aisles that whisper “just one more basket won’t hurt”, and suddenly we’re swimming in stuff and tat.
… View moreLife gets busy—really busy. Between work, family, appointments, and a never-ending to-do list, it’s easy for things to pile up. Add fast fashion, online sales, and homewares aisles that whisper “just one more basket won’t hurt”, and suddenly we’re swimming in stuff and tat.
Sometimes, that stuff is cozy and familiar. But other times, after a long day, you walk through the door, look around, and think: “Okay. Something’s got to go.”
And when that urge to declutter hits, the question is—where does it all go? We're not talking about broken bits and pieces, but those perfectly good things that simply no longer fit your life or your space.
In her piece When decluttering can’t be avoided much longer, Joanna Davis shares the everyday items she's finally ready to part with—and it might just inspire your own clear-out mission.
We want to know:
🧹 How often do you get the urge to declutter?
🎯 Are there certain things you’ve got your eye on to donate or rehome?
💛 Do you have any favourite charities, op-shops, or community organisations you support with your preloved items?
Let’s swap stories, share ideas, and help great stuff find a second life—outside our closets and shelves.
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you … View moreIt might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.
To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
Some of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*
We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more … View moreSome of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*
We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more time enjoying who’s around the table.
And because life at Ryman means less home maintenance, you’ll have even more time for the things you love.
*Participating villages only, promotion terms and Clubcard terms and conditions apply.
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